Théo Mahy, full name Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga,[1] (born November 18, 1989, Paris, France) is an independent film director, producer, and screenwriter.[2] His production company, L'Atelier Productions, is based in Los Angeles.[3] His international background serves as inspiration for his filmmaking as he often uses his experiences as a descendant of immigrants as well as his French background to make social commentary on modern day society.[4][2] He is most well known for his film projects An American Life, Awakened, The Audience starring Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, and All We have Left starring Dree Hemingway.[5][1]